A DEVELOPER has confirmed it is in discussions about building on a South Wales golf course.

Rumours that Redrow was in talks with Brynhill Golf Club, Barry, about building houses on the land have been circulating in the area for several weeks.

The company has now issued a statement confirming that “preliminary discussions” about a development are taking place.

Vale AM Jane Hutt said: “I understand that discussions are taking place about the prospects for Redrow to develop in the Highlight Park area and this is causing great concern among the residents who already have major problems with access and heavy traffic, particularly on Port Road East in the rush hours.”

Claire Curtis, Labour’s candidate at the Dyfan by-election for Barry Town Council, said: “Although it is early days, it is important that the feeling of local residents is made clear to any potential developers and to the golf club.

“We have been distributing campaign posters for residents to display in their windows and will be keeping people advised of any developments.”

A spokeswoman for Redrow Homes (South Wales) said: “We have been in contact with Jane Hutt AM. Discussions are at an early stage and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this point.”